Who wouldn’t love to have a healthier lifestyle? The idea of less stress, less pain and more options in life is very enticing, but a lot of people struggle with the idea of living a healthier lifestyle because it’s too challenging. Most people are content with sitting at home and living out their regular lifestyles because it’s what…

South America is a place of discovery. There aren’t many other places in the world that embrace so many different landscapes and cultures as this place does. If you’re planning a trip to South America, you’ll probably be focussed on the beaches, the salt lands, and the rainforests, but you also need to know which cities are worth…

It’s been six years since I passed my driving test and it’s been a bumpy ride for sure. Don’t get me wrong, it’s brought so much freedom and independence to my life and I could not imagine my life without a car now, but it has also brought a financial burden to my life. It’s a commitment you…

Luxury travel is something more and more of us want from our vacation experience. We don’t want to sit in cramped airplane cabins, with a crying baby on the left and a sneezing old man on the right. We don’t want to have to wait ages at the airport to check in, and then finally get out to…

There aren’t too many more exotic places to visit than venturing to the Far East. The sights, smells, sounds, and tastes are intoxicating, with different colours, flavours and scents filling your senses. The allure of the Far East lies in its differences. These are monocultural societies that embrace a different way of life. Buddhism, Taoism, and Shintoism dictates…

So, here’s the question. If you started a healthy eating plan at the start of the year, how is it going? Many of us have good intentions, especially at the start of each year. We make the vow to eat better, cook more, and spend more time in the fruit and veggie aisle of our local supermarket. And…

Is there a better way to unwind than a spa day? I think not! You may remember my visit to the idyllic Redworth Hall Hotel last year where me and boyfriend had a luxury night away at the stunning 17th century Jacobean Manor House situated in the blissful tranquillity of its own grounds in County Durham. I loved…

Liverpool, a city well-known worldwide for its football clubs, a musical history that includes the likes of Cilla Black and the legendary Beatles and not forgetting the one series wonder ‘Desperate Scousewives’. The city has undergone a huge facelift in the last few years. From new shopping and residential complexes to the renovation of disused warehouses into thriving…

Planning for the future can be hard, you’re essentially putting time and effort into a period of time that doesn’t exist yet, and for things way off in the future, it’s hard to even imagine what life will be like at that time. However, there are ways you can plan for the future just by living well in…

Last week I was invited down to the Sunderland Empire to preview Gary Barlow and Tim Firth’s musical comedy, CALENDAR GIRLS the Musical! Unfortunately, I came down with a 24-hour bug and couldn’t make it myself but fear not I did send my Mam and Aunty along to gather their thoughts for you lot. Based on the true story, the…